Our playground musical instruments are outdoor play features designed to let children explore sound, rhythm, and music through interactive play. Commonly found in playgrounds, schoolyards, and shared outdoor play spaces, these instruments encourage listening, experimentation, and cooperative music-making in an open-air environment. Built for durability and weather exposure, playground musical instruments support sensory engagement, creativity, and social interaction through hands-on sound play outdoors.
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11%Made in USA11%Made in USACalypso Wee Mallet, Black 50A w/24” Cable
FN-RPLC-MA-50WEE-24Sale: $106.20Price: $119.48Wee Mallet – Black 50A with 24" Cable & Hardware for Calypso Drum Get bright, clear tones from your Calypso Outdoor Tongue Drum with this purpose-built replacement mallet. The 50A durometer head balances crisp sound with lasting durability -... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USACascade Hand Bells
FN-CSCD-xxSale: $4,211.10Price: $4,737.49Cascade Bells – 7-Note Outdoor Pentatonic Bell Chimes Turn any outdoor space into a place where people stop, listen, and play. The Cascade Bells feature seven chimes tuned to a C Major Pentatonic scale, so every note sounds good together. Made... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USACaterpillar Bells Outdoor Musical Instrument
FN-CATR-xxSale: $4,172.40Price: $4,693.95Caterpillar Bells Outdoor Musical Instrument – Pentatonic Bell Play for Early Learners Seven tuned bells. A friendly caterpillar shape. Every note sounds great together. The Caterpillar Bells Outdoor Musical Instrument gives children a... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USAContrabass Chimes Mallet, Grey 70A w/38" Cable
FN-RPLC-MA-70GRY-38Sale: $122.40Price: $137.70Contrabass Chimes Performance Mallet – 70A Durometer with Tethered Mounting Get deep, full-bodied tone from your contrabass chimes with every strike. The Contrabass Chimes Performance Mallet is precision-matched for large-scale chime instruments... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USAContrabass Outdoor Chimes
FN-CCH-xxSale: $7,439.40Price: $8,369.33Contrabass Outdoor Chimes - Deep, Powerful Bass Sound for Outdoor Spaces Fill your outdoor space with bass tones so deep, visitors feel them in their chest. The Contrabass Outdoor Chimes stand seven to nine feet tall and produce rich, low-frequency... -
8%8%Corky the Croc Outdoor Musical Glockenspiel Panel
SFK-FAFIMUTUBECRC3Sale: $4,243.49Price: $4,612.49Corky the Croc will give everyone a reason to Smile at this musical Crocodile! Our awesome new Musical Panel allows children & adults to play high quality, musically tuned chimes, perfect for creating an array of music in your musical... -
15%Made in USA15%Made in USADeluxe Ensemble Musical Playground Set
FN-DeluxeEnsembleSale: $20,619.79Price: $24,205.84Deluxe Ensemble Musical Playground Set – Compact Outdoor Music Quartet Four instruments. One rich soundscape. The Deluxe Ensemble Musical Playground Set brings bass, melody, rhythm, and harmony together in a space-friendly layout. The 26-note... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USADuet Outdoor Metallophone
FN-DUET-xx-RECSale: $4,921.20Price: $5,536.35Duet Outdoor Metallophone – Dual-Voice Marimba & Metallophone Music Station Two voices. One instrument. The Duet Outdoor Metallophone pairs bright, sustaining metallophone tones with warm, earthy marimba percussion in a single station. With 18... -
15%Made in USA15%Made in USAEarly Childhood Ensemble Musical Playground Set
FN-EarlyChildhoodSale: $8,048.85Price: $9,448.65Early Childhood Ensemble Musical Playground Set – Toddler-Sized Outdoor Music Trio The Early Childhood Ensemble Musical Playground Set puts music within reach of your youngest learners. Three bestselling instruments, sized for small hands, bring... -
25%Made in USA25%Made in USAEco Percussion Set of 24 Recycled Plastic Instruments
PM-22004-GRCDSale: $538.50Price: $718.00You and 23 of your friends can each play one of the instruments from this set. There are two colors, green and cedar, for the hand percussion instruments in each set. Weatherproof and easily cleaned and sanitized between classes... -
21%Made in USA21%Made in USAEco Percussion Set with Box and Sorter
PM-22514-GRCDSale: $1,138.50Price: $1,438.00The Eco Percussion Set comes complete with a Block Box for storage and a Block Sorter lid. Cleaning up is made enjoyable with the Sorter lid, where all the pieces can be easily dropped into the Block Box for safekeeping. This set includes six Eco Tone... -
25%Made in USA25%Made in USAEnSoul Rainbow Portable Chimes 7 Note
PM-CHPR-FMDSale: $1,161.00Price: $1,548.00Enhance your outdoor space with this portable chime featuring 7 vibrant chimes! Each chime is powder coated for durability and color longevity, following the colors of the rainbow. Teach the rainbow colors with the acronym "Roy G. Biv" - Red, Orange,... -
11%Made in USA11%Made in USAFlower Musical Outdoor Bells
FN-FWR-T-xxSale: $1,337.40Price: $1,504.58Musical Flowers Outdoor Bell Plates - Sculptural Sound Garden Instruments Turn any outdoor space into a living sound garden. Musical Flowers Outdoor Bell Plates combine bright color, sculptural design, and tuned harmony in one flower-shaped instrument... -
15%Made in USA15%Made in USAFlowers Musical Bells Ensemble - Set of 4
FN-FlowersEnsembleSale: $5,078.40Price: $5,961.60Flowers Musical Bells Ensemble – Sculptural Outdoor Bell Flowers (Set of 4) Turn any outdoor space into a living musical garden. The Flowers Musical Bells Ensemble brings four sculptural bell flowers together in one colorful installation. Each... -
15%Made in USA15%Made in USAGarden Bed Ensemble Musical Playground Set
FN-GardenBedEnsembleSale: $10,110.23Price: $11,868.53Garden Bed Ensemble Musical Playground Set – Compact Nature-Themed Music Garden The Garden Bed Ensemble Musical Playground Set turns smaller spaces into colorful, hands-on music stations. This nature-themed outdoor music ensemble features bright... -
8%8%Genius Maker 3 Bells Musical Outdoor Play Panel
SFK-FAHFIMUBELLSale: $3,438.49Price: $3,737.49Hear the bells! With three different bell sizes, you can ring the Bells Musical Play Panel in an arrangement of rings. The Bells Musical Play Panel creates a unique sound within the music panel line up making it a great addition to any musical garden or... -
8%8%Genius Maker 5 Bells Outdoor Musical Play Panel
SFK-FAHFIMU5BELLSale: $3,783.49Price: $4,112.49Hear the bells! With five different bell sizes, you can ring the Bells Musical Play Panel in different musical arrangements. Create your own musical playground, musical garden, park, trail... The Genius Maker 5 Bells Musical Panel will... -
8%8%Genius Maker Cam Chimes Outdoor Musical Play Panel
SFK-FAFIMU5CAMSale: $3,438.49Price: $3,737.49The Genius Maker Musical Cam Chimes Play Panel is a wonderful outdoor musical instrument which will entertain the youngest children through adults. The cordless Cam Chimes eliminate the need for a Mallet, making them safe enough for all ages,... -
8%8%Genius Maker Ensemble #7, 3 Outdoor Instruments
SFK-FAHFIMUSYM7-AL-WPSale: $9,188.49Price: $9,987.49Start creating your musical garden, orchard or woodland with this wonderful collection of musical trees with our Genius Maker Ensemble #7, 3 Outdoor Instruments. An exhilarating set of three great sounding musical trees that will entertain... -
8%8%Genius Maker Glockenspiel Outdoor Musical Play Panel
SFK-FAFIMUTUBESale: $3,438.49Price: $3,737.49The Genius Maker Musical Glockenspiel Play Panel is an awesome outdoor musical instrument which will bring a lot of energy to your musical garden or a commercial playground. This panel features eight musically tuned aluminum chimes and two beaters which...
(:1f476:) What ages work best with playground music instruments?
Instruments suit ages 2–12; toddler drums use wide pads for small hands, while xylophones engage preschoolers with mallets. Universal design allows all abilities to participate safely.
(:1f4cf:) What size musical instrument clusters fit playgrounds?
Single drums (24–36 inches wide) serve 1–2 kids; Rhythm Groups of 3 (6x8 ft) handle 6–8. Plan 75 sq ft/child clearance away from swings for safe preschool music zones.
(:1f329:)️Are these instruments durable enough to withstand extreme weather conditions?
Yes! Our outdoor musical instruments are specifically designed and constructed with robust weather-resistant materials to withstand a variety of harsh climates. From reinforced metal frames to UV-stabilized plastics and rust-proof finishes, each component is chosen with durability in mind. This ensures that extreme temperatures, rain and even snow won’t compromise the sound quality or structural integrity, allowing you to enjoy years of reliable performance without frequent maintenance or replacements.
(:1fa76:)Can these instruments be adapted for inclusive or special needs play?
Absolutely. Many of our outdoor musical instruments are purposefully designed to support inclusive play, accommodating various physical and developmental needs. They often feature accessible heights for wheelchair users, large playing surfaces for easier reach and intuitive designs that don’t require advanced motor skills to create sound. This ensures that children of all abilities can participate, engage and enjoy the musical experience together.
(:1f6b8:)Which instruments are most popular for interactive group play sessions?
Drum circles and percussion panels tend to be the most popular for group sessions because they encourage multiple children to join in simultaneously and collaborate on creating rhythms. Instruments like outdoor xylophones and chimes also work well for ensemble play, allowing several children to experiment with melodies together. These shared music-making experiences promote teamwork, communication and social engagement—key benefits that make group-friendly instruments a highly sought-after addition to playgrounds and community spaces.
